Books & Authors — Part 1: 40 MCQs with Explanations
40 exam-level books & authors MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, NTS preparation.
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Q1 of 40
The Book ” Incomplete Partition was written by __________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Alastair Lamb
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Book ” Incomplete Partition was written by Alastair Lamb .
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Q2 of 40
The book “Zulfi, My friend is written by _____________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Piloo Modi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The book “Zulfi, My friend is written by Piloo Modi .
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Q3 of 40
The book “Kitab Al Hind” is written by: __________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Al Beruni
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The book “Kitab Al Hind” is written by: Al Beruni .
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Q4 of 40
Book “The Battle for Pakistan” is written by ____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Shuja Nawaz
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Book “The Battle for Pakistan” is written by Shuja Nawaz .
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Q5 of 40
The autobiography titled “Resolved: Uniting Nations in a Divided World” has been written by which diplomat?
Correct Answer: Option D — Ban Ki-moon
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ban Ki-moon is the correct answer to “The autobiography titled “Resolved: Uniting Nations in a Divided World” has been written by which diplomat”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q6 of 40
Name the greatest Muslim scientist who collected herbs from Spain to Syria and wrote an outstanding book “Kitab-al-Jami fi Adwiya-al-Mufrada’.
Correct Answer: Option D — Ibn al baitar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ibn al baitar is the correct answer to “Name the greatest Muslim scientist who collected herbs from Spain to Syria and wrote an outstanding book “Kitab-al-Jami fi Adwiya-al-Mufrada’.”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q7 of 40
“Last Book of Urdu” [Urdu Ki Aakhri Kitaab] is written by _________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Ibn e Insha
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“Last Book of Urdu” [Urdu Ki Aakhri Kitaab] is written by Ibn e Insha .
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Q8 of 40
Who wrote the book “The Prophet”?
Correct Answer: Option A — Khalil Gibran
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Khalil Gibran is the correct answer to “Who wrote the book “The Prophet””. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q9 of 40
‘The broken wings’ written by ___________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Khalil Gibran
Detailed Academic Explanation:
‘The broken wings’ written by Khalil Gibran .
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Q10 of 40
The holy book of Tripitaka is for ___________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Buddhism
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The holy book of Tripitaka is for Buddhism .
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Q11 of 40
The book ” Death in the castle” is written by ____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Pearl.S. Buck
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The book ” Death in the castle” is written by Pearl.S. Buck .
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Q12 of 40
Who is the author of book: “100 most influential people in the world”?
Correct Answer: Option C — Michael H. Hart
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Michael H. Hart is the correct answer to “Who is the author of book: “100 most influential people in the world””. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q13 of 40
Who is the Author of the Book “A Journey to Disillusionment”?
Correct Answer: Option A — Sardar Sherbaz Khan Mazari
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sardar Sherbaz Khan Mazari is the correct answer to “Who is the Author of the Book “A Journey to Disillusionment””. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q14 of 40
Tafseer Ahsan-ul-bayan Is written by _________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tafseer Ahsan-ul-bayan Is written by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf .
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Q15 of 40
“Evolution of Pakistan” is written by: __________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Syed Sharifuddin Pirzada
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“Evolution of Pakistan” is written by: Syed Sharifuddin Pirzada .
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Q16 of 40
“Incomplete Partition” is written by: __________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Alastair Lamb
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“Incomplete Partition” is written by: Alastair Lamb .
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Q17 of 40
The Book “Hamlet” is written by ______________?
Correct Answer: Option B — William Shakespeare
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Book “Hamlet” is written by William Shakespeare .
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Q18 of 40
The Famous Book ” Friend and Foes ” is written by ______________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Mojeeb ur Rehman
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Famous Book ” Friend and Foes ” is written by Mojeeb ur Rehman .
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Q19 of 40
The Famous Book “The Daughter of the East” is written by ______________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Benazir Bhutto
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Famous Book “The Daughter of the East” is written by Benazir Bhutto .
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Q20 of 40
Book “Seize the Moment” is written by ______________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Richard Nixon
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Book “Seize the Moment” is written by Richard Nixon .
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Q21 of 40
Reconciliation: Islam, Democracy, and the West was written by ____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Benazir Bhutto
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Reconciliation: Islam, Democracy, and the West was written by Benazir Bhutto .
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Q22 of 40
The Arrogance of Power was written by ____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — J William Fulbright
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Arrogance of Power was written by J William Fulbright .
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Q23 of 40
The book “Tareekh-e-Lahore was written by__________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Kanhaiyya Lal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The book “Tareekh-e-Lahore was written by Kanhaiyya Lal .
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Q24 of 40
Which book is written by Syed Abul Aala Maududi?
Correct Answer: Option B — Pardah
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pardah is the correct answer to “Which book is written by Syed Abul Aala Maududi”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q25 of 40
Armughan i Hijaz was written by ________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Allama Iqbal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Armughan i Hijaz was written by Allama Iqbal .
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Q26 of 40
A Doll’s House is written by _________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Ibsen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A Doll’s House is written by Ibsen .
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Q27 of 40
Who wrote the book ‘India Wins Freedom’?
Correct Answer: Option B — Molana Abdul Kalam Azad
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Molana Abdul Kalam Azad is the correct answer to “Who wrote the book ‘India Wins Freedom’”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q28 of 40
Which name is mentioned in every book of Allama Iqbal?
Correct Answer: Option D — Rumi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rumi is the correct answer to “Which name is mentioned in every book of Allama Iqbal”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q29 of 40
The Men Who Ruled India: was written by__________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Philip Mason
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Men Who Ruled India: was written by Philip Mason .
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Q30 of 40
The Book “Jinnah to Modi” was written by?
Correct Answer: Option A — Kuldeep Nayyar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kuldeep Nayyar is the correct answer to “The Book “Jinnah to Modi” was written by”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q31 of 40
Obama’s book, “A Promised Land” came out on ______________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 17 November
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Obama’s book, “A Promised Land” came out on 17 November .
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Q32 of 40
“Becoming”, the biography written by?
Correct Answer: Option A — Michelle Obama
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Michelle Obama is the correct answer to ““Becoming”, the biography written by”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q33 of 40
“Zulfi My Friend” is a book written by?
Correct Answer: Option D — Piloo Mody
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Piloo Mody is the correct answer to ““Zulfi My Friend” is a book written by”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q34 of 40
Which book is entitled as “Bible of Communism”?
Correct Answer: Option B — Das Kapital
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Das Kapital is the correct answer to “Which book is entitled as “Bible of Communism””. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q35 of 40
The Novel “Sword of Tipu Sultan” was written by?
Correct Answer: Option B — S. Gidwani
Detailed Academic Explanation:
S. Gidwani is the correct answer to “The Novel “Sword of Tipu Sultan” was written by”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q36 of 40
The book “Post American World” is written by _________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Fareed Zikriya
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The book “Post American World” is written by Fareed Zikriya .
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Q37 of 40
‘Leviathan’ is a famous book of Thomas Hobbes written in _________.
Correct Answer: Option A — 1651
Detailed Academic Explanation:
‘Leviathan’ is a famous book of Thomas Hobbes written in 1651 .
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Q38 of 40
The most famous court poet of Akbar was:
Correct Answer: Option C — Abdur Rahain Khan-i-Khanah
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Abdur Rahain Khan-i-Khanah is the correct answer to “The most famous court poet of Akbar was:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q39 of 40
French author Alexander Dumas wrote which of the following?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both of the above is the correct answer to “French author Alexander Dumas wrote which of the following”. Items of this type are drawn from the Books & Authors — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q40 of 40
Charles Dickens is the author of _______?
Correct Answer: Option A — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Charles Dickens is the author of All of these .
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